Cool vid. I was thinking those are sweet glasses then I realized I got the same ones, haha, great for a cloudy day... Looks like a nifty little chipper setup, nice vid.
Good stuff. To add another layer, specific climate. A large tree here could be considered a detriment to the environment because of the need for irrigation and tlc in general. It is very difficult to grow a large tree in this area if it is not right next to a stream, creek or ditch.
I know we (trees people) and even turf added in are a drop in the bucket when considering global use of pesticides. Still I think we are a powerful force in our influence of the collective conscious. Think about it, tree guys are super cool dudes and people listen to us, we are influencers to...
I know you're a thoughtful person from past exchanges, John. Personally I think we should let eab play its course, as a human race we have more important things to focus on. Yes, let the tree die and move on.
John, I was in the same boat as you a few years ago and convinced myself it was a good idea. After 2 years of injections I really regret it, ymmv. Just thought I'd offer a counterpoint to these maniacs who cheerlead the whole affair... of destroying the biosphere "responsibly".
As far as I understand the global food supply is largely dependent on pesticides at the moment so we're kinda stuck there unfortunately. Landscapes are a different thing to me, entirely.
The leaves of the tree will not be for the healing of the nation if they are full of neonicotinoids!
I see your point. Though it can also be a trap, I see some folks duped by the small outfit "we are a family" or team this and that, can be a con too. I've seen "loyalty" that was more like indentured servitude in reality.